First Day^s Sale 
Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. I, at 2 o'clock. 
1 Bon Kei. (See G.) 
A scene of the Castle of Maruyama. Two trees growing around 
being Ibukis (J uniperus Chinensis). Note a horse and a bull on 
the ground. Height, 12 inches. Dish, native wood. 
2 Sag:o Palm {Cycas Revolutd). 
One of the most excellent Palms for house decoration, for its 
beautiful green leaves will resist gas and dust, and it is much 
easier to take care of than all other palms. Eleven leaves, the 
length of each leaf being 15 inches, in perfect condition. 
Diameter of the bulb, 5 inches. Pot, blue and white. 
3 Cabinet Ornament. 
Dwarf Azalea, Bougainvillea, Himebitari, grown on a coral, 
each completing its own grace and beauty. In unique porce- 
lain dish. 
4 Cliabo-hiba ( Thuya Obtusa Nantts). 
This wonderful Dwarfed Evergreen is much valued by Japanese 
as a work of art, and is awarded a conspicuous place among the 
treasures of the Japanese household. Few Americans appreciate 
the fact that the cultivation of the Chabo-hiba is a fine art and 
a profession, and only gardeners of great skill and ability can 
succeed in dwarfing and training this plant so that it will re- 
main a diminutive but still perfectly formed tree. This tree 
is trained in the shape of "Nakasu" and "Neagari." (See G ) 
Age, 46 years. Height, 15 inches. Pot, Ruri. 
5 Chosen-Kaya {Cephalotaxus Drupacea). 
Very hardy and easily kept. Stand outdoors through all winter 
if desired. Height, 24 inches. Pot, blue and white. 
6 Bon Sai. (See G.) 
Might be called Fernery, for Onishida-fern, Hime-bitari and 
Umbrella plants are grown together on Hego, or roots of Tree 
Fern. Height, 20 inches. Dish, native wood. 
7 Orchid. 
A choice specimen of Cypripedium Insigne; numerous growths 
in splendid condition. 
